Only Patients 18 Years and Older Should Be Screened for Tobacco

Only patients 18 years and older should be screened for tobacco use.Children and adolescents who begin smoking or are exposed to second-hand smoke are not at risk for periodontal disease since their immune systems are stronger.

A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
D) The first statement is false; the second is true.